Redwood Software Appoints New CFO to Propel Growth Strategy Forward

Redwood Software's New Direction: Leadership Changes

In a significant move aimed at bolstering its leadership team and enhancing its strategic direction, Redwood Software has appointed three high-profile executives. This decision is anticipated to propel the company's growth trajectory and support its ambitious plans in the automation sector.

On July 2, 2025, Redwood Software—renowned for its comprehensive automation solutions for critical business processes—announced the hiring of Billy Newman as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Jason Kehl as Senior Vice President of Engineering, and Sahil Shah as Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development. These appointments underscore Redwood's commitment to expanding its operations and driving innovation in response to the growing demand for its solutions, recommended by SAP.

Billy Newman: A Seasoned Financial Expert

Billy Newman, the newly appointed CFO, brings over 25 years of experience in senior financial roles within high-growth SaaS companies. Prior to joining Redwood, Newman served as CFO of Cvent, where he played a pivotal role in scaling the company's revenue from $150 million to nearly $1 billion. He was instrumental in navigating several public and private transactions and managing the company's acquisition by Blackstone in 2023, valued at $4.6 billion. In his new role at Redwood, Newman will oversee the financial strategy and operations, crucially supporting the company’s rapid growth and increasing customer demand for its innovative automation solutions.

Jason Kehl: Engineering Visionary

Jason Kehl joins Redwood as the Senior Vice President of Engineering, bringing a wealth of expertise from his prior position at Vectra AI. There, he led the Engineering and Data Science teams focused on AI-based cybersecurity solutions for a decade. His vast experience also includes leadership roles at Cisco and Juniper Networks, where he focused on security applications. At Redwood, Kehl will be responsible for driving the development of next-generation scalable automation products that address key business processes across current systems and leverage new agent-based AI technologies.

Sahil Shah: Champion of Strategic Partnerships

Sahil Shah steps in as the Senior Vice President of Global Alliances and Business Development. With over 20 years of experience, Shah has held senior positions at companies like SAP, Icertis, and Qualtrics, where he was pivotal in establishing strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth. At Redwood, he will lead the company’s global partnerships, emphasizing ERP-driven transformations and strategic tier-one sales partnerships with Global System Integrators (GSIs), Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and Value-Added Resellers (VARs).

Commitment to Innovation and Growth

Kevin Greene, CEO of Redwood Software, highlighted that these appointments are a testament to the caliber of talent attracted by Redwood as it continues building a premier automation company. He further stated, “We are making substantial investments in personnel, artificial intelligence, and scalability as our customers and partners rely on us to shape the future of enterprise automation.”

These strategic hires follow Redwood's recent advancements, including the launch of Redwood Insights—an AI-driven observability layer for workload automation—and an AI documentation assistant, showcasing the company’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

Redwood has also earned recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Service Orchestration and Automation Platforms (SOAP), being the only premium certified SAP-recommended application for workload automation. This reinforces Redwood's position as the go-to automation partner for SAP-centric enterprises.

Since its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners and Warburg Pincus, Redwood has aggressively expanded its capabilities, workforce, and market presence, establishing itself as a modern automation platform designed for scalability and resilience.

Conclusion

With these strategic leadership changes, Redwood Software is fully equipped to tackle the challenges of the evolving automation landscape and is poised for significant growth. As the company builds on its strong foundation, its innovative automation solutions will continue transforming critical business processes across various industries.

For more information about Redwood Software, visit www.redwood.com and follow them on LinkedIn at @Redwood Software.